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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was manufactured 5 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K200D

 FZ28 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FZ28

 K200D FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K200D

 FZ28 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2009September 2008Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 and the K200D.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and K200D.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ28 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (690g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K200D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-15 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 64
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.4
DXO Low light score 79 561
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $600